The world is his stage. He simply selects which parts of the world to highlight. The cast are made up of friends, neighbors and newcomers. He invites anyone’s presence to bring in life and meaning. The vision is in his mind. He molds his environment until it illustrates […]
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An Afternoon of Orthodox Psalms and Hymns
On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, the walls of the McInnis Auditorium echoed with the uniquely beautiful sound of Znamenny chant and other styles of Orthodox music, all part of the thousand-year-old tradition of Russian monastic singing. All of this music was part of the “Psalms and Hymns” concert […]
Hark Ye to the Words of the Bard!
The recent decision to award Bob Dylan with the Nobel Prize in Literature has renewed vigorous debate over whether song lyrics ought to be considered poetry. The debate is not because Dylan is somehow a polarizing figure but rather because poetry is so often neglected as a literary […]
Music Legend Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
Conversation has exploded after the inspirational Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” The star neglected to respond to or even acknowledge the existence of his nomination for two solid weeks. During this time of […]
Student Spotlight: Fine Artist Jacob Dockery
Jacob Dockery is a biochemistry student at Eastern University who will be graduating this upcoming May. If you don’t know Dockery in person, perhaps you’ve seen some of his captivating artwork on social media. Dockery’s most recent painting, which he dedicated to the singer AURORA, has received much […]
Presenting “Waiting for Lefty:” Seeking unity amidst political turmoil
I sat down for a conversation with Kathryn Notley, who plays Florrie in Eastern’s upcoming production of “Waiting for Lefty.” Brown: Can you give me a brief summary of the plot of the show? (No spoilers!) Notley: The show takes place in a taxi union meeting, where members are discussing what […]
An Evening of Revival at Conquer the Night
Sometimes my soul gets dusty. Worship music no longer moves me; prayers are no longer my first resort when something goes awry. Life seems to be getting busier and busier; days are laden with stress; there are emails to be sent and meetings to attend, assignments to complete, […]
Movie Review: “The Girl on the Train”
I believe there is a lot to be desired when a novel is adapted for the big screen. Sometimes an adaptation of a book can work, such as in the cases of “Stardust” and “Gone Girl.” Sometimes it does not work, like in the cases of “Fifty Shades of […]
Confessions of a Worship Leader
I grew up in a family of musicians. My parents, both devout Christians, taught me and my five siblings that faithful stewardship of the gifts God had given us involved participation in church music. And so, at the age of 10, I started playing on my first worship team. […]
The Art of Organization
Ever since I can remember, I have had a deep appreciation for aesthetically pleasing conglomerates. However, I did not learn until recently that many of the things I find visually appealing greatly differ from what others find beautiful. Over the past few years, I have realized that not […]